Caliente Mountain Ridge (CA)

San Luis Obispo County, California, United States

16.7 miles (26.9 km) · 2,466 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance16.7 mi (26.9 km)
Elevation gain2,466 ft (752 m)
Average gain148 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb3.3 mi, 902 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade16.7%
Runnable70% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score10.5 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat10%
Mild uphill24%
Moderate uphill12%
Steep uphill9%
Mild downhill23%
Moderate downhill12%
Steep downhill8%

Questions about Caliente Mountain Ridge (CA)

How much elevation gain does Caliente Mountain Ridge (CA) have?

Caliente Mountain Ridge (CA) has 2,466 ft (752 m) of elevation gain over 16.7 miles (26.9 km). That averages 148 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Caliente Mountain Ridge (CA)?

The difficulty score for Caliente Mountain Ridge (CA) is 10.5 of 100. That is harder than 76.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 70% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Caliente Mountain Ridge (CA)?

The longest climb on Caliente Mountain Ridge (CA) runs 3.3 miles (5.3 km) and gains 902 ft (275 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.7%.

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